Intern applicants have rated the interview process at UNHCR with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 100% positive. To compare, the company-average is 81.8% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Common stages of the interview process at UNHCR as a Intern according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Skills test: 50%
Phone interview: 50%
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Took a skills-based test asking me about statistical skills and concepts. It took about two hours. No one was monitoring me, so it didn't feel stressful, but I was pushed for time.
I applied online. The process took 3 weeks. I interviewed at UNHCR in Feb 2022
Interview
After applying via mail, I received 2-3 weeks later an invitation to perform a test. The test was sent via mail and to be solved in 60 mins (summary and translation of a decision and take position). Several days after the test, I received an invitation to an interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Competencies based interview: Describe a situation in which you worked in a team. Role and partners of UNHCR (local and international) What are your future goals?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at UNHCR in Mar 2021
Interview
The panel was relatively big (4 people). In my case, the interview was organized very last minute, and I wish I had asked for more time to prepare. However, most questions were competence-based and about how much you know about the organization's mission and projects. No feedback after the interview.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
1. Give an example of a time you handled conflict in the workplace. 2. Describe a situation in which you led a team.